Panasonic PV-615S User Manual

Panasonic

OmniMovle [_

PV-615S

Consists of

PV-615S D/PV-A23

Operating Instructions

Beforeattempting

Warranty Registration

The serial number of these products may be found

on the bottom of the Movie and on the surface of

the AC Adaptor. No other has the same serial

number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book

as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Your Movie is designed to record and play back

in Standard Play (SP) mode only. Your Movie will not perform normal playback for programs pre- recorded in Long Play (LP) or Super Long Play (SLP) mode.

CAUTION: TO RIED_CE THE RISK OF ELEC 1_11CSHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USEA-SER_ICEABLE pART_ INSIOE

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. PV-615SD/PV-A23 Serial No.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE

THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. This Movie is equipped with the HQ System to

provide excellent video pictures, and is compatible with standard VHS equipment.

Only use those tapes with the _ mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6 and

8 hour VCR machines be used.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause

electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerfs the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

Table of Contents

Warranty Registration ............. 2

Safety Precautions .................. 2

Basic Steps .............................. 3

Basic Recording .................... 3

ToWatchRaybackintheEVF ..... 3

Movie System .......................... 4

Description of Controls .......... 5

Front View ............................. 5

Rear View .............................. 6

Underside .............................. 6

Top View ................................ 7

AC Adaptor ............................ 8

Adjustmentsfor EasyHandling ..... 9

How to Adjust the Electronic

Viewfinder (EVF) for use with

the Right or Left Eye ............. 9

Vision Adjustment Ring ......... 9

To Use the Shoulder

Strap .................................... 10

Preparations .......................... 11

Power Supplies .................... 11

How to Charge Battery

Pack ..................................... 12

A Word About Cassettes ..... 13

To Insert or Remove a

Cassette ............................... 13

Color Enhancement Light .... 14

EVF Indications ................... 15

Camera Recording ................ 16

Playback ................................. 17

Special Effects in Playback

Mode (Sound is Muted) ....... 17

To Monitor Your Recording ...... 18

Useful Features ..................... 19

Date/Time Display ............... 19

Date/Time Setting ................ 19

Tape Counter ("0000")/ Counter Memory/Lap Time

Counter/Tape Remaining .... 20

Auto White Balance ............. 21

Backlight Button ................... 21

Macro Focus ........................ 21

Zoom .................................... 22

Focus ................................... 22

Fade In/Out .......................... 23

High Speed Shutter ............. 23

Self Timer/Time Lapse

Recording ............................ 24

VHS Index Search System .... 25

Book Mark Search ............... 25

Easy Editing ......................... 25

To Record a TV Program ..... 26

Video Dubbing ....................... 27

AudioNideo Dubbing ........... 28

Audio Dubbing ...................... 29

Re-Recording ......................... 30

Notes on Operations ............. 32

Before Requesting Service ..... 34

System Carrying Case .......... 35

Specifications ........................ 36

Spanish Quick Use Guide ,,., 37

Index ....................................... 39

Basic Steps

- Basic Recording ,o_

1Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation.

2 Slide the Battery Pack into the battery

compartment.

6 Set the VCR/Camera Selector switch to

"CAMERA", eThe Movie will go into the Record/Pause

mode.

3 Press the Stop/Eject button to open the cassette

door,

4 Insert a cassette with record tab.

5 Slide the Power switch to ON.

- To Watch Playback in the EVF (Electronic Viewfinder)

7 Select "AUTO" with the White Balance switch.

8 Set the Focus switch to "AUTO".

9 Press the Record/Pause button to start

recording.

1 0 Press the Record/Pause button again to pause

recording,

1 2 3 4,5

1Set the VCPJCamera Selector switch to "VCR".

2 Press the Rewind button.

3 Press the Play button.

4Press the Stop/Eject button when playback is

finished.

5 Press the Stop/Eject button in stop mode to

remove the tape.

Movie System

Accessories to suit your every need!

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- Power Supplies

AC Adaptor Battery Pack Cord

Car Battery

(optional)

- To Connect

_300ohm-75ohm VHF Connecting

Transformer Cable

Output Adaptor Cable

Transpo_

System Carrying Case Strap

- For Professional Special Effects --

Wide Angle Lens Telephoto Lens Filter Kit

Audio Dubbing

_ uper Directional

OR (optional)

AC Adaptor Component Audio

-- For Video Dubbing, Re-Recording and Audio/Video Dubbing

AC Adaptor Audio/Video

Cable Movie

(optional)

Microphone

System

VCR

• . ..._

Description of Controls

Front View

(_) Distance Detection Window

This window is used to detect subject-to-camera distance for Auto Focus.

(_) Lens Hood

Shields the camera lens and accepts the lens cap. Remove this hood to attach optic filters.

_) Tally Light

The red Tally Light alerts those being recorded that a recording is in progress.

(_ Zoom Lever

Use this lever to zoom in and out on your

subject.

(_ Macro Button (on zoom lever)

Used to unlock the zoom lever so it moves into

the far right macro position to get close-up

images.

(_) Fade Button

When this button is pressed, the picture in the viewfinder and on the tape will fade out. When the button is released, the picture will

automatically fade in.

(_ Racklight Button

Press this button while recording your subject and the lens opening will automatically

compensate for high contrast lighting conditions.

(_) Light Switch

Used to turn the Color Enhancement Light on or

off.

(_ High Speed Shutter Switch

Capable of recording action at 1/500 or 1/1000 of a second for stillor slow motion playback.

_) Self Timer/Time Lapse Switch

Selects a time delay before recording or selects

time lapse recording. See page 23 for details.

(_) Select Button/(Tracking Control)*

Used to select the date or time when the clock mode is selected.

_) Set Rutton/(Tracking Control)*

Used to set the date or time when the clock

mode is selected.

Power Zoom Switch Used to "zoom-in" with telephoto ("T') or

"zoom-out" with wide angle ("W').

Record/Pause Button Usedto startor pausecamera recording.

Reset Button

Resets the Tape or Lap Time Counter.

Counter Display/Memory/Lap Time/

Tape Remaining (D/M/L/TR) Button

Used to display the battery charge status, tape counter, lap time counter, remaining tape time and to clear these displays from the EVF.

(_ Record Review Button

Press this button to review the last few seconds of your recording.

_) Dete/Time Button

Used to display the date and time or the date

only,

(_ White Balance Switch

The White Balance Switch in "AUTO" will automatically maintain the optimum color

balance in either indoor or outdoor lighting conditions.

_) Focus Switch

(with Push-to-focus button) Use the "AUTO" position for constant auto

focus. In the "MANUAL" position the focus remains fixed until you manually adjust the

Focus Ring, or use the Push-to-focus button.

* Refer to Page 17 for details.

Description of Controls (continued)

Rear View

Synchro Edit/Remote Jack _) Connect this mini jack to the synchro edit jack on another VCR or Movie with a mini-plug cable (_

in order to use the synchronized editing feature. Also used to connect the wired remote control.

Earphone Jack

An earphone (not supplied) plugs in here to

monitorthe sound being recorded or played back.

Cassette Compartment

External Microphone Jack

To connectan externalmicrophone.The built-in microphoneis automaticallydisconnectedwhen

an externalmicrophone ispluggedin.

Wind Buffer Switch Usually set to "NORMAL". Set to "WIND

BUFFER" to reduce wind noise.

(_ Adaptor Connector (_ Built-In Microphone

(_ Strap Attachment Rings

Underside

BRIGHT

FOCUS

Lens Cap

Can be attachedto the frontof the handgdp withthe built-in clip.

Brightness Control

This control adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder picture. If the picture is too dark or too bright, adjust this control to accommodate

the brightness of the EVF to the surrounding light conditions.

® Focus Control

This control adjusts the focus of the image on the viewfinder screen.

Note: eThis control has been set at the factory. It is not necessary to adjust this control under

normal circumstances. But, should it become necessary, be careful to make the focus

adjustment with a small, slender screwdriver so as not to damage the miniature control.

(_ Tripod Mounting Hole

Description of Controls (continued)

Top View

(_) Power Switch and Indicator ® VCR/Camera Selector Switch

Positions:

VCR

Play/Rec: Select this position to use the VCR

functions.

CAMERA

Record: Only the buttons for camera

recording can be used here.

(_ Battery Compartment

Insert a battery pack to use as the power

supply.

(_) Battery Eject Button (_)

To eject the battery pack.

_) Accessory Mount (_)

A convenient mounting for the supplied Color

Enhancement Ught or for an optional light.

(_ Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) _) ® Vision Adjustment Ring

Adjust the EVF image ring to your eyesight to assure good focus. (_)

Be sure to adjust when shooting for the first time or after another person has used your

Movie.

® Lens Focus Ring

Rotate this ring to focus the picture manually.

Edit: In this position you can hold down the

play and search buttons to view scenes,

® PauselStill Button

Use this button to pause in Play or VCR Recording mode,

Rewind/Search Button

Play Button and Indicator Fast Forward/Search Button

Audio Dub Button and Indicator Use this button when doing audio dubbing with

the Movie. (See page 29.) Video Dub Button and Indicator

Use this button when doing video dubbing with the Movie, (See page 27,)

Record Button and Indicator

Use to record TV programs through the AC adaptor video-in and audio-in terminals.

Press the Record and Play buttons

simultaneously on your Movie. See page 26 for details.

_) Stop/Eject Button

Use this button to stop the tape and to remove

a cassette in the stop mode.

Description of Controls (continued)

AC Adaptor

(_ Input Signal Selector

INPUT SIGNAL

SELECTORSET TO LINE

VCR/CAMERA POSITION

IN VCR POSITION

TO RECORD:

VIDEO

IMAGE AUDIO

SOUND

IN CAMERA POSITION TO RECORD

Power Indicator Lamp This indicator lights up when the AC power plug of the AC adaptor is connected to an AC outlet.

Charging Indicator Lamp

VIDEO-IN NOT CONNECTION RECORDED

AUDIO-IN CAMERA CONNECTION MICROPHONE

FOR BOTH INPUT SIGNAL SELECTOR POSITIONS

Camera lena image and Camera Microphone Audio

SETTOCAMERA

POSITION

Ughts whilethe BatteryPack is charging. Aftercharging,thislightwillgo off.

(_) Battery Charging Compartment

For charging a Battery Pack.

(_) Video Output Connector

For connection to a video input connector on a "IV Monitor or VCR.

_) Audio Output Connector

For connection to an audio input connector on a TV Monitor, VCR or an audio tape recorder.

(_ Video Input Connector

For connection from a video output connector on another VCR, or TV, to record a TV

program,

(_ Audio Input Connector

For connection from an audio output connector

on another VCR, TV, or other audio source,

® RF Converter Switch

Set to channel 3 or 4, whichever is not used for

TV broadcasting inyour area, or provides the

best picture during playback. Set to OFF to view

TV channels if the Movie is left ON.

(_) VHF Antenna Input Terminal

Connect the VHF antenna or cable TV cable to this terminal.

(_) VHF Antenna Output Terminal

Connect this terminal to the VHF antenna terminal on the TV using the supplied VHF

connecting cable.

i CAUTION:

perating at a voltage setting of 110/120/220/240V

may require the use of a different AC plug,

lease contact either a local or foreign electrical

rts distributor for assistance in selecting an

Adaptor Cable

(_) AC Power Cord

alternate AC plug. We recommend using the

accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070) in an area which has special AC outlets.

Adjustments for Easy Handling

- How to Adjust the Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) for use with the Right or Left Eye --

180"

Swing the EVF to the left or rightforcomfortable

viewingwitheithereye,

In the locked position you may extend or contract the EVF for comfortable left or right eye viewing.

- Vision Adjustment Ring

3 The eyepiece can be moved up or down (to

about 270 degrees) to adjust for height. The

microphone can be moved (to about 180 degrees) for the left or right hand position. When

adjusting the eyepiece make sure to move the

microphone to the forward position or the picture

in the viewfinder will appear upside down.

To StoJ

Reverse the steps to return the EVF to its compact storage position.

Vision Adjustment

Ring . j,_/

1When Power is ON, look into the EVF eyepiece. 2 Rotate the Vision Adjustment Ring while looking

through the viewfinder so that you can clearly

see the EVF screen display,

"_ :_:_i _ .:_i _ _

Adjustments for Easy Handling (continued)

-To Use the Shoulder Strap

1 Pinch the tabs together on either side of clasp and raise it

to expose the buckle's catch.

2 Unhook strap from buckle catch.

3 Thread the shoulder strap through the Strap Attachment

Ring on the Movie. Then re-hook it onto the buckle catch.

4 Pressthe claspdown on buckle to lock.

- How to Adjust the Length of Shoulder Strap

Pull a loop of the strap loose from its buckle, and then pull the

strap firmly through the buckle to adjust its length.

Preparations

Power Supplies

-- A. Battery Pack - Outdoor Use How to Insert the Battery Pack

How to Remove the Battery Pack

- B. AC Adaptor (Supplied)

,*Be sure to fully charge the Battery Pack before

operation. Even a tully charged Battery Pack will

discharge if left for a long time without a recharge.

• Slide the Battery Peck downward, as illustrated.

oBe sure that the Power switchis set to "OFF"

beforeejecting the Battery Pack.

• Slide the Battery Eject button to eject the Battery Pack.

Adaptor

Connector,_

1 Before connecting, turn the Movie Power OFF. 2 Plug the AC Adaptor Cable into the Adaptor

Connector on your Movie.

-C, Car Battery Cord (Optional)

Adaptor

1 Before connecting, turn the Movie Power OFF. 2 Plug the Car Battery Cord into the Adaptor

Connector on your Movie.

3 Take the lighter out of its socket.

3 Connect the Plug to an AC outlet.

The Power indicator will light up.

Cigarette Lighter Socket

Plug

4 Start the car engine and insert the cigarette

lighter plug of the Car Battery Cord into the socket. To replace the fuse in the plug, use the

exact current rating (Amps).

Preparations (continued)

- How to charge the Battery Pack

Your AC Adaptor can be used to charge one

Battery Pack in either of the two ways shown below, or both methods can be used together to

charge two Battery Packs at the same time.

Charging Directly on the AC Adaptor

1 Connectthe AC AdaptorPower Plug to an AC

outlet,Power Indicator lights up.

2 Place the Battery Pack in the AC Adaptor as '_

illustrated at right. Power Indicator Lamp._ __'__Uj__)_, I

Charging Indicator Lamp_

Charging Directly in the Movie

I/.To AC Outlet

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Adaptor

Connector.s.

1 Be sureto tum yourMovieOFF. Battery

Chargingwillnot take place ifyour Movie is ON.

2 Plug the AC Adaptor Cable into the Adaptor

Connector on your Movie.

:3 Connect the AC AdaptorPowerPlugto an AC

outlet.Power Indicatorlightsup.

i4 Insertthe BatteryPack as illustrated above.

To AC Outlet

• The Charging Indicator will light during charging. When charging is finished, the Charging Indicator light will go out.

• One Battery Pack should charge in about 1 hour

and 40 minutes.

elf you charge two Battery Packs at the same time,

they should both charge in about 3 hours and 20 minutes.

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